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medieval ghosts
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  • Educational / Interesting Articles
  • Medieval Facts

Did They Believe in Ghosts in Medieval Times? (Learning from Purgatory)

Timothy R.J. Eveland October 7, 2018 2
Today, ghost stories are shared around campfires and bedsteads as sources of entertainment and...
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fantasy with realistic female armor for women
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  • Educational / Interesting Articles
  • Realism in Fantasy

Should Medieval Fantasy Be Historically Accurate?

Timothy R.J. Eveland September 28, 2018 0
Whether it’s fantasy book covers, tabletop gaming or cinematography, to ask artists to be...
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is the fantasy wizard trope realistic
4 minutes read
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Can the Fantasy Wizard Trope Be Realistic?

Timothy R.J. Eveland September 18, 2018 0
It's rather obvious that the classic fantasy wizard trope isn't realistic, but YES, if...
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lost words from heraldry perfect for grimdark fantasy writers
9 minutes read
  • Wonderful Words

Heraldry Terms Still Useful in Creative Writing Today

Timothy R.J. Eveland August 25, 2018 0
From "deshaché" and "esteté" to "decressant" and "bretesse," I imagine these heraldic terms from...
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what was medieval clothing made out of
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  • Medieval Facts
  • Wonderful Words

List of Medieval Textiles, Furs & Leather Fabric

Timothy R.J. Eveland August 14, 2018 4
Here's yet another thing that proves medieval people were much more sophisticated than we...
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realistic fantasy books
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LitRPG, Grimdark & LitHEMA (a meditative ramble)

Timothy R.J. Eveland July 19, 2018 2
Everything has a polar opposite--everything!--and so if such things as LitRPG, where common sense...
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the problem with wack fantasy swords
5 minutes read
  • Medieval Facts
  • Medieval Fantasy Misconceptions
  • Realism in Fantasy

Why Fantasy Swords Belong in Fantasy (not elsewhere)

Timothy R.J. Eveland July 13, 2018 12
Mega swords, super swords and all other kinds of made-up dragon-slaying swords belong where...
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why fantasy armor is not realistic
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  • Medieval Fantasy Misconceptions
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  • Realism in Fantasy

Why Fantasy Armor is Unrealistic | Leather & Spikes Galore!

Timothy R.J. Eveland July 12, 2018 8
Before you hit me with "realism in fantasy only means consistency", consider that ancient...
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too stupid to wear armor
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  • Rants
  • Realism in Fantasy

Dinosaurs had FEATHERS & Castles were Plastered & PAINTED! – Myths in Hollywood Movies Rant (Updated)

Timothy R.J. Eveland June 21, 2018 6
“You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something, build a...
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the stories of charlemagne illustration
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Realism in “Chansons de Geste” – Magic & Myth in the Legends of “Charlemagne” & “Roland the Valiant”

Timothy R.J. Eveland April 25, 2018 1
In my quest to paint a perfect image of medieval times for myself, I,...
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